(New York, NY) – Jennifer Sarlin joins TLC as Senior Vice President of Marketing beginning today, the network announced. Sarlin will be based in the company’s Silver Spring, MD office and will report to Nancy Daniels, Executive Vice President and General Manager of TLC. In this role, Sarlin will oversee creative brand strategy and overall marketing for the network.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming Jennifer back to the network,” said Daniels. “She loves TLC as much as I do, and having her creativity and expertise at the helm of our already great marketing team is incredibly exciting.”

Sarlin boasts over 20 years in the television industry and a wealth of experience as a creative director, copywriter, producer and director. In 2007, she successfully launched Benzo Creative, a multi-million dollar creative agency specializing in entertainment marketing, where she is Creative Director and Owner. Sarlin has created hundreds of spots and campaigns throughout her career, including record-setting series and season launches, sponsor integrations, brand campaigns, film promotions, sneak peeks, image spots and upfront presentations. She has worked on brands such as Bravo, Oxygen, Discovery, Discovery Life, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, HGTV and History and has also over the last several years been called upon as an Executive Marketing Consultant by major cable networks.

Prior to forming Benzo Creative, Sarlin was Director of Advertising and Promotions for TLC and Executive Producer for Pixel Workshop, Big Shot Productions and Conus Communications.

About TLC

Offering remarkably relatable real-life stories without judgment, TLC shares everyday heart, humor, hope, and human connection with programming genres that include fascinating families, heartwarming transformations, and life’s milestone moments. In 2015, TLC was a top 10 cable network with women and over the past year had 25 series averaging 1 million P2+ viewers or more.

TLC is a global brand available in more than 95 million homes in the US and 303 million households in 190 markets internationally. A destination online, TLC.com offers in-depth fan sites and exclusive original video content. Fans can also interact with TLC through social media on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and @TLC on Twitter as well as On Demand services, YouTube and mobile platforms. TLC is part of Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the world’s #1 pay-TV programmer reaching nearly 3 billion cumulative subscribers in 220 countries and territories.

NEW YORK, NY and SANTA MONICA, CA – October 1, 2015 – MTV, a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), today named Sean Atkins as President, overseeing all creative and business operations for the youth entertainment brand and its sister networks, MTV2 and mtvU. A veteran media executive with expertise across disciplines, Atkins joins MTV from Discovery Communications, where he most recently served as General Manager & Executive Vice President of Digital Media and Strategy.

Atkins will report to Doug Herzog, President of the Viacom Music and Entertainment Group. MTV’s programming co-heads, Mina Lefevre, Executive Vice President and Head of Scripted Development; and Lauren Dolgen, Head of Reality Programming and Executive Vice President of Series Development, will report directly to Atkins. The announcement was made today by Herzog.

“Sean is smart, creative, passionate, and remarkably energized about the sea change at hand in our industry,” said Herzog. “The strength of MTV lies in its ability to constantly reinvent, and Sean’s forward-thinking, versatile leadership will ensure our brand and business continue to evolve and deliver for our audience.”

With executive experience at Discovery, HBO, and Yahoo!, Atkins has held leadership positions across development, digital media, production, strategy, marketing, product development, and consumer products. As GM and EVP of Digital Media and Strategy at Discovery, Atkins was responsible for driving the company’s original online video strategy and networks including Revision3, SourceFed, Discovery News, and TestTube. Atkins was a driving force behind Discovery’s 2012 acquisition of millennial-focused Revision3, among the first strategic acquisitions of a multi-channel network by a major media and entertainment company. He also drove content and product R&D at Discovery, shepherding innovative efforts including Discovery VR and the company’s programming JV with Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, New Form Digital.

Prior to joining the Digital Media team, Atkins ran the West Coast for Discovery Studios, Discovery Communications’ full-service production studio that develops and produces original programming. In this role, Atkins managed development and production of all programming out of Los Angeles, and supervised series including “Penn & Teller Tell a Lie,” “King of the Crown,” “Deception with Keith Barry,” “Home Made Simple,” and “Ultimate Cake Off.”

Atkins joined Discovery Communications from HBO where, as Senior Vice President of Digital Media, he helped conceptualize and build the platform that ultimately became HBOGo. Previously, he was head of programming and development at Yahoo! Entertainment, where he oversaw content development, leading the company’s first comprehensive video strategy and repositioning several verticals to successfully target Millennial viewers.

Before Yahoo! Entertainment, Atkins was acting-COO for Vulcan Programming, a project with Paul Allen’s Vulcan Ventures and A. Smith & Co. where he managed the development and creation of a slate of cable networks. Atkins served concurrently as Executive Vice President of A. Smith & Co, overseeing development and production for the company’s broad slate of projects with more than 20 networks.

Previously, Atkins held positions with Warner Bros., Mediaconnex and Disney. At Warner Bros., he headed up programming for Entertaindom, a new division that ultimately spanned all of Time Warner’s digital entertainment assets before leaving to become the founding CEO of an ad tech start-up Mediaconnex. Atkins started his career with Disney, helping develop numerous initiatives including the first international Disney Channels, original and co-produced shows, and the Disney/ABC Cable New Media group, which was responsible for managing the cable network’s internet and cross-media programming.

About MTV:

MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects and creates pop culture with its Emmy®, Grammy® and Peabody® award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, online and mobile. MTV’s sibling networks MTV2 and mtvU each deliver unparalleled customized content for young males, music fans and college students, and its online hub MTV.com is a leading destination for music, news and pop culture. MTV is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. For more information, go to http://www.mtvpress.com.

MATT HANNA PROMOTED TO EVP, ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING FOR ESQUIRE NETWORK

One of the Fastest Growing Networks in Cable, Esquire Posts Significant Double-Digit Gains Among A18-49, M18-49 and Total Viewers Year to Date

Los Angeles, CA, September 30, 2015 – Matt Hanna has been promoted to EVP, Original Programming for Esquire Network and will continue overseeing all original programming and development for the network. Hanna was previously SVP, Original Programming and has been responsible for the development of Esquire’s popular series “Friday Night Tykes,” “Car Matchmaker,” “Knife Fight,” “The Agent,” “Brew Dogs” and “Boundless.”

Hanna joined the company in 2012 and played an integral leadership role in Esquire’s successful launch in 2013, as well as the network’s ongoing growth and momentum. Under his leadership, Esquire’s robust programming slate has included 26 original programs and specials to date, appealing to upscale, educated, urban men. The network will debut its first original scripted series, “Spotless,” this November, as well as a second original scripted series, “Beowulf” in early 2016. Year to date, the network is up +20% with A18-49, up +15% with M18-49 and +23% with Total Viewers versus 2014 .

“Matt is an extraordinary creative executive who has contributed significantly to Esquire Network’s tremendous growth and success since our launch two years ago,” said Adam Stotsky, President, Esquire Network and General Manager, E! “I look forward to partnering with Matt as we continue to take the network to new heights with more hit original franchises that appeal to our affluent, metropolitan male audience.”

Hanna previously served as Senior Vice President, Development for True Entertainment, where he guided hit shows like Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Logo’s “The A-List,” and Animal Planet’s “Too Cute.” Prior to True Entertainment, Hanna led the alternative department at BermanBraun, where he was responsible for NBC’s “America’s Toughest Jobs” and ABC’s “Duel.”

Hanna began his television career at VH1, where he developed and executive produced cable breakouts “Celebrity Fit Club,” “The Fabulous Life” and “The World Series of Pop Culture.”

About Esquire Network

Esquire Network champions the pursuit of a well-played life. The lifestyle and entertainment network features programming that speaks to classic and contemporary passions and interests, from fashion and style to food and drink, travel, family and relationships. Building on Esquire magazine’s 80 years of insight into what makes men tick, Esquire Network is available wherever viewers are watching: in 70 million homes nationwide, online at http://esquiretv.com, On Demand, via mobile with the Esquire TV Now app and other platforms. Esquire Network is a unit of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal. To find Esquire Network, visit: http://esquiretv.com/channelfinder. For more corporate information, visit www.nbcuniversal.com.

JOANNE RUBINO NAMED EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF PRODUCTION, THINKFACTORY MEDIA

Los Angeles, CA – Sept. 29, 2015 – Joanne Rubino has been upped to executive vice president of production at Thinkfactory Media, which was acquired by ITV in 2013. In her new position, Rubino will expand her key management role, overseeing all aspects of production while simultaneously supervising the corporate infrastructure and financial growth of Thinkfactory Media. The promotion comes on the heels of a banner year for the company, having had more series on the air and projects in development than prior years.

“Joanne has been essential to the growth of our company over the past 16 years,” said Leslie Greif, CEO & founder of Thinkfactory Media. “She has played an integral role in shepherding our most successful projects, and continues to seek new opportunities for diversification. We are lucky to have an individual with such an exemplary skill set on our team.”

An Emmy® nominated producer with over 28 years of experience, Rubino is a veteran of the entertainment industry. Over the course of the past year she has overseen all of the company’s productions as well as having produced many of the projects. Joanne is well-known in the industry for producing quality documentaries, and earned an Emmy® nomination for her work on Brando (Turner Classic Movies) in 2007.

“My 16 years with Leslie and the Thinkfactory Media family have been a long, wild and wonderful journey,” said Rubino. “I truly love what I do and am proud to work alongside some of the hardest working producers in the business. We’ve grown so much over the years and have no intentions of stopping anytime soon; I’m very excited for the road ahead!”

Prior to joining Thinkfactory Media, Rubino amassed experience across a myriad of areas in the entertainment industry. Starting out reading scripts, she later held positions at various production companies, before accepting a job at what was then known as The Greif Company (now Thinkfactory Media).

In addition to Rubino, Ayelet Bick is being recognized for her efforts at the company and being upped to Director of Production, Thinkfactory Media.

Rich Ross, Group President, Discovery, Animal Planet and Science Channel, today announced the appointment of Marc Etkind to General Manager, Science Channel. Etkind will report to Ross and oversee all aspects of programming, production, development, marketing, brand strategy and day-to-day operations for the network. Etkind will continue to be based in New York.

“Marc has a strong record of programming successes and a fascinating background in science,” said Ross. “He has an instinct for what audiences want to watch and is well positioned to lead Science Channel.”

Etkind most recently served as General Manager of Destination America where he helped develop and launch the network. As general manager he was responsible for the development and production of network content, logo and branding, marketing and digital assets and launched brand defining content that included BBQ Pitmasters, Railroad Alaska, United States of Bacon, and the Buying franchise, including Buying Hawaii. Under Etkind’s direction, Destination America grew 80% since its 2011 launch.

Earlier, Etkind was Vice President of Development for Animal Planet, responsible for bringing new series and specials to the network while supervising the development and production of concepts to green light. He helped set network development strategy and identified writers and talent necessary to develop new characters and programming that included Pit Bulls and Parolees, the Dogs 101 franchise and Blood Dolphins, the three-part miniseries spotlighting the plight of dolphins worldwide.

Before joining Discovery, Etkind was with History where he developed key programming such as “The Man Who Predicted 9/11” and the award-winning documentary, “Ape To Man”. Etkind earlier founded Pinball Productions and was a producer for the multiple Emmy-Award nominated series, “Discover Magazine”,and“This Week in History”.Earlier he served as a producer, writer, researcher and director with Chedd-Angier for PBS programming that included “Frontline”, “Scientific American Frontiers” with Alan Alda and two math series, “Against All Odds” and “In Simplest Terms”. Additionally, he created scientific exhibits for the Museum of Science Industry in Chicago.

Etkind earned his BA in Biology from Brown University and served as a researcher at The Falkner Island Tern Project for U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Mount Desert Island (MDI) Biological Laboratory and Yale School of Medicine.

Replacing Etkind is Jane Latman, who will assume the position of General Manager for Destination America, in addition to her duties as SVP of development for Investigation Discovery, continuing to report to Henry Schleiff, Group President of Investigation Discovery, American Heroes Channel and Destination America. As General Manager of Destination America, Latman will oversee the development, production, programming and marketing of the growing network. Previously, Latman was General Manager of Discovery Life where she led the transition from Discovery Fit & Health and spearheaded an impressive slate of original productions including the groundbreaking reality series New Girls on the Block, the first show to embed with a real group of friends within the transgender community. Latman will continue as head of development for Investigation Discovery, which, under her creative vision, has grown from the #50 network for women to a top five network today. At ID, she has overseen the development of such hit series as On the Case with Paula Zahn, Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda and the Emmy Award-winning A Crime to Remember and also developed the critically acclaimed Werner Herzog feature documentary Into the Abyss.

Burbank, CA (September 28, 2015) – Sabrina Padwa has been named Senior Vice President, Business Affairs, ABC Family. It was announced today by Tom Ascheim, President, ABC Family, to whom she will report. An industry leader, Padwa joins the network from sister-company ABC Studios where she has served as Vice President, Business Affairs since 2006.

In her new position, Padwa will oversee all Business Affairs functions, lead strategy, structure and negotiations on all development and production deals for ABC Family’s scripted and unscripted series, movies, events and acquisition projects, in addition to managing the Business Affairs team.

In making the announcement, Ascheim said, “Sabrina brings to ABC Family a tremendous business mind, a wealth of experience and a contagious spirit. I can’t wait for her to start.”

Padwa added, “I’m excited about Tom’s vision for growing ABC Family, and I’m thrilled to be joining the network and working as part of his leadership team.”

Prior to joining ABC Studios, she was General Counsel and Head of Business Affairs for Radical Media, the global production company which produces feature film and television projects, including Academy Award-winner “The Fog Of War,” and “Iconoclasts” for Sundance Channel.Padwa began her career in entertainment law at Frankfurt, Kurnit, Klein and Selz in New York, and prior to that she worked in production on a number of television projects and feature films, including “Bonfire of the Vanities,” “Working Girl” and “Dirty Dancing.”

Part of the Disney|ABC Television Group, ABC Family is distributed in 94 million homes. ABC Family entertains and connects to audiences with bold, relatable programming that celebrates the epic adventure of becoming an adult, from first kiss to first kid. ABC Family’s programming is a combination of network-defining original series and original movies, quality acquired series and blockbuster theatricals. “WATCH ABC Family” is an authenticated service which allows viewers with participating TV subscription services access to 24/7 live viewing of the network, as well as continued on-demand access to such popular series at home and on-the-go via a wide array of devices. ABC Family is also the destination for annual holiday events with “13 Nights of Halloween” and “25 Days of Christmas.”

NEW YORK, NY – September 17, 2015 – HISTORY has promoted Arturo Interian to Senior Vice President, Scripted Programming; Russ McCarroll to the post of Senior Vice President, Development & Programming; and Sean Boyle joins as Vice President, Development & Programming, it was announced today by Paul Cabana, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, HISTORY. Interian most recently served as Vice President, Original Movies for sister network Lifetime and McCarroll is elevated from Vice President, Programming and Development for HISTORY. Boyle joins the network from Discovery. All three programming executives will report to Cabana.

“Arturo, Russ and Sean are well-respected, talented producers who bring an enormous breadth of experience to the job,” said Cabana. “Each has a proven, consistent ability to connect with the audience and I am confident that the projects they are going to develop will shape the future of the HISTORY brand.”

In Interian’s Los Angeles-based role, he is currently spearheading the upcoming event series “Roots” and season four of the hit drama series “Vikings.” Among the major projects shepherded by Interian while at Lifetime were the Emmy® Award nominated miniseries “Bonnie & Clyde,” “Marilyn,” “Human Trafficking,” “Damien,” and “Drew Peterson: Untouchable.” Moreover, Interian creatively oversaw HISTORY’s “Hatfields & McCoys” which averaged 17.1 million total viewers and received 16 Emmy nominations. Interian joined Lifetime in 2002 and prior, he was Director, Movies for Television and Miniseries for CBS.

McCarroll has been with HISTORY since 2008 and has developed many of the network’s recent successes, including the scripted event miniseries “Sons of Liberty,” “Alone,” “Mountain Men” and Emmy® nominated projects “The World Wars” and “The Men Who Built America.” McCarroll has also overseen some of HISTORY’s most popular series including “Pawn Stars,” “Ax Men” and “Top Gear.” Previously, he was a producer at “Today.”

Boyle comes to HISTORY after serving as Vice President of Development for Discovery. During his time at Discovery he was responsible for greenlighting network flagship franchises such as “Fast N’ Loud,” “Street Outlaws,” “Misfit Garage,” and “Demolition Theater.” He also helped develop “Naked and Afraid.” Previously he was at VH1 as Executive Producer and Senior Director of Production and Development. Doyle is HISTORY’s first unscripted programmer based in Los Angeles.

NEW YORK, NY – September 17, 2015 – BBC AMERICA has appointed Gina Mingacci to vice president, development and current programming. Based in Los Angeles, she reports to Nena Rodrigue, head of programming and production for BBC AMERICA.

“Gina has an incredibly strong track record for sourcing, developing and producing extraordinary content and she will play an important role as BBC AMERICA continues to develop and produce unique original shows for our passionate fans,” said Rodrigue.

Previously, Mingacci was head of scripted television at Superb Entertainment, where she developed and sold both comedy and drama scripted series to HBO, Fox, Media Rights Capital, Lifetime and Lionsgate. Prior to that, Gina produced films for over 15 years and premiered features in and out of competition at the Sundance, Toronto, and Venice film festivals.

As president of production at New York-based Independent Pictures she oversaw the development and production of a large slate of films and worked with acclaimed filmmakers such as Academy Award winner Alexander Payne, Harmony Korine, Larry Karaszewski and Scott Alexander, cult photographer Larry Clark and Tony Award winner Gregory Mosher.

A graduate of New York University’s prestigious Cinema Studies program, she began her career in the publicity department at TriStar Pictures in New York before becoming a development executive at Woods Entertainment/Miramax Films where she worked on such notable films as “Beautiful Girls,” “Citizen Ruth,” “Copland,” “Kids,” “Scream” and “Swingers.”

Today’s news comes as BBC AMERICA prepares to launch Season 9 of the hit series “Doctor Who” on September 19, followed by the October 10 debut of new original series “The Last Kingdom,” a contemporary story of redemption, vengeance and self-discovery set against the birth of England.

The network recently announced two new co-productions, “Undercover” and “Thirteen.” “Undercover” is a six-part limited series from acclaimed writer Peter Moffat and starring Sophie Okonedo and Adrian Lester. The seriesfeatures lead character Maya (Okonedo) who is about to become the first black woman to hold the highest ranking public prosecutor role in England. “Thirteen”is a new original five-part mystery which follows Ivy Moxham (Jodie Comer) on the day she escapes from the cellar that has been her prison for the last 13 years.

The network also recently put a variety of projects in development including “Dirk Gently,” an adaptation of Douglas Adams’ comic novel; an untitled project from prolific filmmaker Sebastian Silva; “Moths” from Tony Wood and Cineflax; “The Greater Good” from Oscar nominated filmmaker Dana Shapiro; an untitled comic-noir thriller from Anders August; and an untitled project from Anna Winger.

About BBC AMERICA:

BBC AMERICA delivers U.S. audiences high-quality, innovative and intelligent programming. Established in 1998, it has been the launch pad for talent embraced by American mainstream pop culture, including Ricky Gervais, Gordon Ramsay, Graham Norton, and successful programming formats including ground-breaking non-scripted television like Top Gear and top-rated science-fiction like Doctor Who. A joint venture between BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, and AMC Networks, BBC AMERICA has attracted both critical acclaim and major awards including four Emmy® Awards, five Golden Globes® and 12 Peabody Awards. The channel attracts one of cable’s most affluent and educated audiences and is available on cable and satellite TV in almost 80 million homes. It broadcasts in both standard and high-definition, with content available On Demand across all major digital platforms. Online, www.BBCAmerica.com is the place to go to dig deeper into pop culture with a British twist. Find out more by visiting www.Press.BBCAmerica.com/ or follow us on www.twitter.com/BBCAMERICA.

About AMC Networks:

Dedicated to producing quality programming and movie content for more than 30 years, AMC Networks Inc. (NASDAQ: AMCX) owns and operates several of the most popular and award-winning brands in cable television. AMC, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, and IFC Films produce and deliver distinctive, compelling and culturally relevant content that engages audiences across multiple platforms. The company also operates BBC America through a joint venture with BBC Worldwide. In addition, the company operates AMC Networks International, its global division. More information is available at www.amcnetworks.com

SPOTLIGHTING THE GOOD FOOD MOVEMENT, EDIBLE CITY DEBUTS ON PIVOT DURING “FOOD FOR THOUGHT” MONTH

On Wednesday, September 23rd at 9:00pm eastern, Edible City, the feature length documentary focusing on the Good Food Movement taking place in the San Francisco Bay area, will make its broadcast premiere on Pivot. Edible City tells the stories of extraordinary people who are digging their hands into the dirt and doing something truly revolutionary: growing local Good Food systems that are socially just, environmentally sound, and economically resilient. The diverse cast of inspiring characters share their unique perspectives and transformative work, from edible education to grassroots activism to building local economies—finding solutions to these monumental problems.

Edible City will be featured as part of Pivot’s “Food for Thought” month this September. During “Food for Thought” month, hosted by chef Byron Talbott, Pivot will air films and shows that will change the way we think about food, especially in regards to hunger, sustainability and accessibility. In order to support change in connection with issues of food insecurity, Pivot has teamed up with TakePart.com to tell Congress not to cut food stamp benefits and to urge local and state legislators to support family farmers. To see how you can help, click here.

Be sure to tune in to Pivot this month for the premiere of Edible City and for other “Food for Thought” month programming.

Tonight TLC premieres new episodes of the game show series LABOR GAMES. Hosted by comedian and actress Lisa Arch, it’s a race against nature as a camera crew surprises parents-to-be currently in labor, offering them the opportunity to win a nursery full of prizes before the baby is born, including the grand prize – a $10,000 college scholarship. Back-to-back episodespremiere tonight beginning at 8/7c on TLC.

A partnership between leading independent content distribution company Cinedigm Corp.

(NASDAQ: CIDM) and The Dove Foundation, Dove Channel is a subscription service available on mobile devices and smart TVs offering a vast library of handpicked family-friendly, faith-based and kids’ programming, with the assurance of safety and quality control at the viewer’s fingertips. Uniquely, all of the content on Dove Channel is sortable and searchable using the Dove rating system that ranks programs in six key criteria, including sexuality, language, violence, drug and alcohol use, nudity and other, to ensure appropriate programming for families. This one-of-a-kind programming interface is customizable based on the user’s preference.

A subscription-based offering at $4.99 per month, the programming can be viewed across a broad spectrum of connected devices including Roku® Players and Roku TV models, Android and Mac iOS, Samsung Smart TV, the web, and mobile and tablet devices. Additionally, the channel can be viewed on multiple devices within each family.

An obvious curator of faith and family content, The Dove Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the entertainment industry to create, produce and distribute more movies and television shows that are appropriate for family viewing. Each month, hundreds of thousands of visitors rely on The Dove Foundation for up-to-date reviews of movies, TV shows, DVDs and books. Hand-in-hand with this philosophy, the foundation is also committed to helping the public easily identify family-friendly entertainment, encouraging them to show their support for this approved content. An OTT offering is the logical extension of this philosophy.

“For a long time we’ve known the missing link in online family entertainment has been the safety issue, and Dove Channel offers a wide array of family and faith-friendly viewing choices for kids, parents, grandparents and everyone in between,” said Dick Rolfe, co-founder and CEO of The Dove Foundation.

“We know that our content is in demand – our research has shown that Dove-approved films are three times more profitable than non-endorsed films.”

The channel features newly acquired and original programming, as well as offerings from the vast collection of family and faith-friendly content from the Cinedigm library, offering safe, entertaining and educational programming that tells stories that reflect the best in humanity with access to some of life’s best lessons on screen.

The first exclusive offering on Dove Channel is the first season of “Austentatious,” which will be available on the digital platform exclusively for the month of September. A totally modern take on the beloved works of Jane Austen, themes of family, friendship, love and career are explored in ten fun-filled episodes, all included in a Dove Channel subscription.

Collectively, Dove Channel features more than 900 hours of new and original content, as well as favorite classics where leading stars such as Liam Neeson, Judd Nelson, Kevin Sorbo, Jon Voight, Halle Berry, Harry Connick Jr, Kirk Cameron, Betty White, Tim Curry and Michael Landon all come together in one appealing place.

All genres of movie and television programming are included, from comedy, sci-fi, drama, mystery and action to musicals, documentary, foreign films, biblical stories and health/wellness specials. Family classics ready to view include “Highway To Heaven,” “Swiss Family Robinson,” “The Adventures of Black Beauty” and the much-loved “Where The Red Fern Grows.” Kids’ content includes popular episodes of “VeggieTales” and the timeless tale of “The Velveteen Rabbit.” And for audiences seeking redemptive narratives, there are strong faith-based titles that ensure Dove Channel is the one-stop shop for all their entertainment needs.

“Dove Channel is the new jewel in the crown of Cinedigm’s prestige digital subscription services,” said Bill Sondheim, president of Cinedigm Entertainment Group. “Families are more concerned than ever about quality control in their entertainment choices, and our extensive programming and Dove’s rigorous ratings system combine to deliver our promise that Dove Channel will always be the safest place for families to be in the online space.”

Dove Channel carries out the purpose and investment that has been made for many years by The Dove Foundation to show credibility and trust for families nationwide. For more information on Dove Channel, please visit www.dovechannel.com.

About The Dove Foundation

The Dove Foundation founded in 1991, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging the entertainment industry to create, produce and distribute a greater proportion of movies that are appropriate for family viewing; and to seeing the public better equipped to identify family-friendly movies and more deeply committed to support them. Hundreds of thousands of visitors each month rely on The Dove Foundation’s website for up-to-date reviews of movies, DVDs and books.

Cinedigm is a leading independent content distributor in the United States, with direct relationships with thousands of physical retail storefronts and digital platforms, including Wal-Mart, Target, iTunes, Netflix, and Amazon, as well as the national Video on Demand platform on cable television. The company’s library of films and TV episodes encompasses award-winning documentaries from Docurama Films®, next-gen Indies from Flatiron Film Company®, acclaimed independent films and festival picks through partnerships with the Sundance Institute and Tribeca Films and a wide range of content from brand name suppliers, including National Geographic, Discovery, Scholastic, NFL, Shout Factory, Hallmark, Jim Henson and more.

Additionally, Cinedigm is leveraging its library of distribution rights, infrastructure, technology and distribution expertise to rapidly become a leader in the quickly evolving over-the-top digital network business. In addition to DOVE CHANNEL, Cinedigm’s first OTT channel, DOCURAMA, launched in May 2014 and Cinedigm launched CONtv, a Comic Con branded channel in partnership with WIZARD WORLD, on March 2015.